HAMDEN — A local woman arrested Friday is accused of punching, kicking and spitting at officers after she allegedly broke into an apartment, according to a release.

Christina Salgueiro, 27, of High Top Circle East, was charged with second-degree burglary, risk of injury to a minor, three counts of assault of a police officer, breach of peace, criminal mischief and threatening.

Police responded to a Beacon Street address around 8:15 p.m. on the report of a burglary in progress, according to the release. An investigation revealed Salgueiro entered a third-floor apartment occupied by a 70-year-old woman and her 10-year-old grandson. Police said Salgueiro entered the apartment through an unlocked front door.

When police arrived, Salgueiro allegedly punched an officer several times in the head. In addition, she continuously spit blood and saliva at officers, striking an officer in the face, police said. Salgueiro also kicked an officer in the face, according to the release.

She was held in lieu of $50,000 bail and is scheduled to appear in court July 23.